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The new OCULUS Pentacam® AXL has received the 510(k) clearance of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Pentacam® AXL represents the systematic further development of the successful and time-proven Pentacam® HR. Anterior segment tomography and optical biometry – all in one device and with a single measuring operation. Watch the video now.

OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH and OCULUS VR, LLC have amicably resolved their trademark dispute, allowing for both parties to coexist worldwide. OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH reserves exclusivity of the term OCULUS in the field of ophthalmology and optometry. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

Tampa, Fla. – The Eye Doctors Optometry Clinic is pleased to announce it now uses the advanced OCULUS Keratograph® 5M corneal topographer in the diagnosis of dry eyes. This machine accesses thousands of measuring points to assess the entire surface of the cornea, allowing for an extremely accurate assessment of each patient’s eye condition. Because of this, a more focused diagnosis and course of treatment is possible.

The OCULUS Keratograph® 5M is one of the most advanced corneal topographers in use today. Its state of the art technology includes a built-in real keratometer, color camera and the ability to examine the meibomian glands. It also has non-invasive tear film break-up time, tear meniscus height measurement and other advanced features.

Dry eyes, also known as dry eye syndrome, is a progressive and chronic condition that affects millions of Americans. In some cases, dry eyes may not be fully curable, depending upon the severity and exact cause. However with proper diagnosis and treatment, dry eyes can be mitigated and managed, resulting in fewer symptoms, sharper vision and greatly increased eye comfort.

Dr. Samuel Teske of The Eye Doctors in Tampa explains, “Since dry eye disease has numerous potential causes, various treatments may be used. Accuracy in this matter is key, and the precision afforded by the OCULUS Keratograph® 5M allows for an extremely focused and accurate diagnosis. From there, we can create the ideal course of treatment for each client.”

The OCULUS Keratograph® 5M features a state of the art optimized color camera for external imaging as well as a built-in real keratometer. Other unique features of this innovative technology include a non-invasive tear film break-up time, the ability to examine meibomian glands and the lipid layer, and a tear meniscus height measurement feature.

The OCULUS Keratograph® 5M takes thousands of measuring points on the client’s eye into consideration when measuring the corneal surface. A specialized, targeted white ring illumination is used. Infrared ring illumination is also employed during the process, which helps to prevent glare-related reflex secretions when analyzing the tear film.

Light emitting diodes assist the OCULUS Keratograph® 5M in taking a range of key eye measurements. The ideal illumination has been integrated for each important metric; white diodes are used for tear film dynamics, infrared diodes for Meibography, and blue diodes are enacted to take fluo-images.

The Eye Doctors in Tampa are located at 19070 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. They utilize the latest technology and highest quality products on the market combined with unmatched customer service to deliver premium eye care in the area. For more information about dry eye diagnosis and treatments, The Eye Doctors can be reached at 813-632-2020 in Tampa.

Source: The Eye Doctors, 813-632-2020

One of the real joys of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to say Thank You and to wish you the very best for the New Year!

OCULUS, Inc. would like to thank all customers who visited our booth during AAO in Las Vegas.
This year OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH introduced the New Pentacam® AXL, an exciting new device which now measures the axial length of the eye. This new product is pending the FDA clearance and currently not available for sale in the United States. We enjoyed the opportunity to offer educational sessions to our existing customers to help answer any questions they had, as well as, networking with new customers to learn more about their needs. In addition, we would like to send out a special thanks to the following experts who participated in our Pentacam® Breakfast Seminar and EyeNet Corporate Lunch Symposium:

• H. John Shammas, MD
• Jack T. Holladay, MD, MSEE, FACS
• Thomas Kohnen, MD, PhD

We had a very good turnout at both Pentacam® Seminar on Saturday and the EyeNet lunch symposium on Sunday. During Saturday’s session, Dr. Holladay discussed The New Holladay Report for the BEST Results in IOL Calculations and Refractive Surgery with the OCULUS Pentacam®. On Sunday, we had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Shammas and Dr. Kohnen explain the details of Improving Cataract Surgery Outcomes with the NEW Pentacam® AXL.

Thank you again for attending and we hope to see you again soon.

Jack T. Holladay will present "The New Holladay Report for the BEST Results in IOL Calculations and Refractive Surgery" at a breakfast seminar in Las Vegas. On Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 6 – 8 am, Dr. Holladay will explain the details of getting the most out of the NEW Holladay Report on the Pentacam®. Space is limited, please register here.

PS: Don't forget to stop by our booth #2243 during the American Academy of Ophthalmology!

Click here for a great summary of last Tuesday's panel discussion at the American Academy of Optometry in New Orleans.